Like most women who wear pantyhose, you probably wear dozens of them each year spending hundreds of dollars? Wouldn’t it be great if you could strengthen the nylon in your pantyhose? Well, there is a scientific method that really works.
The science of saving your pantyhose
Scientists have studied the effects of salt on nylon because nylon is used for many industrial purposes, such as car parts. However, one of the applications that came out of that research is that by using salt, the strength and flexibility of nylon used to make pantyhose can be increased.
In a study by Siegmann and Zipora, the team of scientists exposed nylon to a salt solution. They found that the nylon actually absorbed the salt at the molecular level and that the weight of the nylon increased even after the salt solution was rinsed off. Further measurements showed that the molecular chains of nylon became stronger and that the salt interfered with the hydrogen bonds to make the nylon more flexible as well.
How to make your pantyhose last longer using salt
Now that you understand the science behind exposing nylon to salt, you can now strengthen your nylon pantyhose. Simply fill a pitcher or pot with warm water and add about 1/4 cup of salt and dissolve. The exact amount of salt and the temperature of the water are not so crucial. It is important that you expose your pantyhose to salt dissolved in water. Completely soak the pantyhose in the salt solution overnight to allow the chemical reaction to occur. In the morning, rinse them under cold water to remove excess salt water and hang them to dry.
How to take care of your new salt reinforced pantyhose
Do not wash your pantyhose in hot water because the heat can destabilize the salt-enhanced nylon strings. Wash them in cold water and always hang them to dry. Never dry your pantyhose in the dryer as the heat will destabilize the nylon again. Some women report that their pantyhose can last up to 4 times longer than normal!